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A dot blot technique for the analysis of interactions of lectins with glycosaminoglycans

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Glycosaminoglycans are polysaccharides which are widely distributed throughout connective tissue, where they form an essential part of the extracellular matrix. Connective tissue is often stained by lectins, and it is not known whether this staining is due to the interaction of lectins with the glycosaminoglycans or due to the binding of lectins to other glycoconjugates within the matrix. A dot blot technique is presented by which the interaction of lectins with glycosaminoglycans can be analysed.

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  1. Human Morphology, University of Southampton, Biomedical Sciences Building, Bassett Crescent East, SO9 3TU, Southampton, UK

    U. Schumacher & E. Adam

  2. Department of Anatomy, Chair II, University of Munich, Pettenkoferstrasse 11, D-W 8000, Munich 2, Germany

    E. Thielke

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Schumacher, U., Thielke, E. & Adam, E. A dot blot technique for the analysis of interactions of lectins with glycosaminoglycans. Histochem J 24, 453–455 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01089107

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